In this video, Drs Waerlop and Allen discuss the mechanics of the squat, from the ground up! Build a killer posterior compartment the right way and minimize injury. Topics covered include:
• The Reason for the Squat: Problems
• Where the Squat Begins: The Foot Tripod Concept
• The 3 Rockers of Movement in Gait and the Squat
• How the Foot Works: The Basics of what you need to know right now
• Another Look at the Foot: Foot types and Shoe Types
• The Foot and Pelvis Position: Its Impact on Movements and Squats
• Video Case Study of a Sprinter: Issues of Foot and Limb Positions
• A Brief (Very Brief) Discussion on Shoes and their issues with the Squat
• Exercise: The Texas Walk- A skill for early squat preparation and performance
• Exercise: The Potty Squat- The proper motor sequence
• Exercise: The Ball Squat- With Breathing concepts intertwined (critical neuro training)
• Exercise: The Hip Hike
• Exercise: Iso (Isometric) Drops Done Right (“Box Drops and Depth Drops”)
• Video Case Study: Drop Assessment frame-by-frame stop motion analysis
46 minutes